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Cantonese Opera Blouse2701/13 c

A sleeveless under-blouse, with blue embroidery at collar and across chest, which wraps around to close at side with metal snap fasteners. The blouse is worn with a sleeveless jacket (2701/13 a), skirt (2701/13 b), and belt (2701/13 d) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2701/13 b

A skirt of sheer white fabric completely covered with blue embroidery over a white nylon underskirt, both of which are gathered into pleats under a cotton waist band that is open at one seam and has long ties. The skirt is worn with a jacket (2701/13 a), blouse (2701/13 c), and belt (2701/13 d) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Belt2701/7 c

A belt, decorated with floral designs of sequins in white and silver, that has a white lining. The belt is part of a costume with a blouse (2701/7 a) and a panel (2701/7 b).

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
metal, synthetic fibre ?, plastic, cotton fibre, glass ? and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2701/2 b

A skirt of shiny blue-green fabric decorated with sequins of darker blue-green and silver in a pattern of lotus flowers, stems, and leaves. It has two narrow front panels outlined in sequins that hang from a white cotton waist band with v-openings and ties at each side. The remainder of the skirt is pleated, and has a simpler sequin design along the bottom. The skirt is worn with a blouse (2701/2 a) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre ?, cotton fibre ?, plastic, dye and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Panel2701/7 b

Front panel with side ties, normally worn over a skirt, is made up of two panels attached to a white cotton band at the waist, the upper decorated as above and with long strings of beads hanging from bottom hem. Curlicues of sequins decorate edges of under panel and shorter strings of beads hang from the hem. The panel is part of a costume with a blouse (2701/7 a) and a belt (2701/7 c).

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
metal, synthetic fibre ?, plastic, cotton fibre, glass ? and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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T-shirt2794/5

Purple T-shirt with gray applique design stitched onto front down one side. Collar is open with three buttons.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre, nylon fibre, plastic, dye and ink
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl2794/4

Small straight sided bowl carved with eagle design on exterior.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
yellow cedar wood and stain
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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River Monster2794/3

Carved figure representing the legendary river monster "Waisana". Upper half of fish-shaped carving narrows from centre out towards both ends. The figure is painted black and has hooked motifs and six circular hollows carved out along its length. Lower portion is unpainted and has a drilled hole in the centre that fits on peg of rectangular wooden stand.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint and stain
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2794/2

Globular shaped rattle with carved facial designs on opposing sides. A hair-like fringe of cedar bark is bunched and tied on with twine strung through holes at sides and top and yellowish rope is coiled around the handle.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, cedar bark, stone ?, grass fibre and stain ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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River Monster2794/1

Painting on mahogany wood plywood panel. Non-figurative design in red, black and blue. Deep red and black frame is nailed to the front of the rectangular wood panel. Artist signature and date in lower right section.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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